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Joao Pessoa in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Joao Pessoa in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in Joao Pessoa in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
August could be a good time to visit Joao Pessoa, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +81°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in August. However, expect about 26 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 67 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Joao Pessoa has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Joao Pessoa in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Joao Pessoa for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +81°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +72°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +82°F.

Is Joao Pessoa warm or cold in August?

Joao Pessoa is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +72°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the coolest months in Joao Pessoa, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Joao Pessoa in August

Joao Pessoa weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+81°F+81°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+68°F+66°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+86°F+86°F
Rainfall
140 mm67 mm40 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
83%81%79%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
111
Cloudy days
246
Rainy days
292623
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +81°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 140 mm to 67 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in September as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Joao Pessoa in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Joao Pessoa is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Joao Pessoa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 59 mm, with a 74% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Joao Pessoa wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 149 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 67% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Joao Pessoa?

This is the weather in Joao Pessoa in August 2024:
1 August
🌧️
+81°F
2 August
🌧️
+82°F
3 August
🌧️
+80°F
4 August
☀️
+82°F
5 August
☀️
+82°F
6 August
🌧️
+82°F
7 August
☁️
+82°F
8 August
🌧️
+79°F
9 August
🌧️
+80°F
10 August
🌧️
+81°F
11 August
☁️
+81°F
12 August
🌧️
+80°F
13 August
🌧️
+78°F
14 August
🌧️
+76°F
15 August
☁️
+81°F
16 August
☁️
+82°F
17 August
☁️
+82°F
18 August
🌧️
+80°F
19 August
🌧️
+77°F
20 August
🌧️
+78°F
21 August
☁️
+81°F
22 August
☁️
+80°F
23 August
☀️
+82°F
24 August
☀️
+81°F
25 August
☀️
+82°F
26 August
☁️
+82°F
27 August
☁️
+83°F
28 August
☀️
+84°F
29 August
🌧️
+82°F
30 August
☀️
+83°F
31 August
🌧️
+82°F
In August 2024 Joao Pessoa had 7 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Joao Pessoa climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Joao Pessoa in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+81°F) and the highest in 2020 (+85°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 487 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 2108 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Joao Pessoa in August:

Is August a good time to visit Joao Pessoa?

It’s always a good time to visit Joao Pessoa, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Joao Pessoa in August?

August is warm in Joao Pessoa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Joao Pessoa rainy in August?

Joao Pessoa is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Joao Pessoa in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Joao Pessoa in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Brazil

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Monthly weather in Joao Pessoa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Joao Pessoa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.